Parents' Guide to Our Teen Network

Website http://www.ourteennetwork.com
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Susan Yudt By Susan Yudt , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 15+

Risky teen-dating site with unmoderated chat, iffy links.

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age 17+

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age 15+

Based on 14 kid reviews

Kids say the website is rife with inappropriate content and predatory behavior, making it a dangerous space for minors. While a few users found it friendly and helpful in making connections, the overwhelming consensus warns against allowing children to use the site due to the prevalence of fake identities, solicitations for nudes, and the general lack of moderation.

  • risky environment
  • inappropriate content
  • fake identities
  • user safety
  • unsuitable for minors
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Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 3 ):
Kids say ( 14 ):

Our Teen Network bills itself as a safe social networking and dating hub for teens. With its primitive design and lack of innovative features, it's no match for sophisticated social sites like Facebook, and safety isn't the first word that comes to mind. Although the site makes an effort to keep strong language and identifying information off users' profiles, its chat rooms are unmoderated. Odd, useless features like "calculate chemistry" and "today's biorhythm" -- plus an obnoxious "hot or not" poll -- add nothing to the site. Technical glitches made the "3D City" virtual world impossible to explore, and the site's sign-up options are a bit puzzling -- the "I am a" choices are guy, girl, gay, and lesbian, as if those categories were mutually exclusive.

Online interaction: Registered users can interact with each other in a variety of ways, including video chat and a virtual world. Chats aren't monitored or moderated.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about Internet safety with social networking sites. What information should you include in your profile, and what should you leave out (besides identifying information)? This site is supposed to be for teens only, but how can you be sure that people aren't misrepresenting themselves?

  • Families can talk about how flirting online can sometimes backfire. This site lets users send a "wink" to people they think are cute. What should you do if someone is showing you unwanted attention online?

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